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n HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL

THE FUTURE OF ORANGE COUNTY WATER?

Curbs on Cash Donated to Officeholders Proposal by Kalmick gets approval

By Huw Pickering Orange County Tribune

Could giving money to a political candidate mean paying a fine?

Huntington Beach’s City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to draw up a rolling list of people and corporate entities who are ineligible to make campaign contributions.

This is in response to

state law SB 1439, which goes into effect on Jan. 1 of next year.

To prevent a conflict of interest, SB 1439 prevents contributions greater than $250 from anyone who has negotiated a contract in front of the council in the previous 12 months.

Those who make a contribution within that 12-month window risk incurring a fine.

Councilmember Dan Kalmick wrote a report stating that the best way to prevent these conflicts of interest, and the resulting financial penalties, is Continued on page 2

n GARDEN GROVE SCHOOL BOARD

Lan Nguyen target of protest Tuesday

By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune

Politics took center stage at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education as dozens of people showed up to criticize or defend Board Member Lan Quoc Nguyen.

At issue was not any ac-

tion he took as a school board member, but for comments he allegedly made that were “offensive” about the former Army of the Republic of Vietnam.

Outside the district office, a group of about two dozen protesters rallied.

Carrying U.S. and Republic of (South) VietContinued on page 2

THE HADERA DESALINATION PLANT in Israel is the largest in the world. Desalination may be coming to Orange County (Shutterstock).

De-salted water may be the next big thing out of your tap DANA POINT(AP) – With California struggling through historic drought, the state’s Coastal Commission last week approved a desalination plant that could turn up to 5 million gallons of seawater a day into drinkable water.

The commission voted 11-0 to approve the proposed Doheny Ocean Desalination Project in Dana Point, southeast of Los Angeles in Orange County.

Although it faces other regulatory hurdles, the decision by the state’s coastal guardian was a key step towards approval of the $140 million plant, which could be running by 2027

and provide the South Coast Water District with enough water for about 40,000 people.

California has spent most of the last 15 years in drought conditions.

Virtually the entire state

currently is in severe to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Snow that falls in California’s mountains typically provides one-third of the Continued on page 2

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Desalination for Orange Co. Continued from page 1

state’s annual water supply, but last year snow levels were far below average by the end of the winter. The Colorado River, another major source of water for Southern California, is also beset by drought, threatening its ability to supply farmers and cities around the U.S. West.

State officials say they expect California’s water supply to decline by 10% over the next two decades. In August, Gov. Gavin Newsom touted recycling and desalination as ways to shore up the state’s supply.

Newsom had backed another Southern California desalination plant that would have been

10 times larger than the one approved on Thursday. The Coastal Commission unanimously rejected that project in May. Commissioners said they were concerned that the privately owned plant in Huntington Beach would kill marine life and make water too pricey in an area of California that has other cheaper and more environmentally sound water sources.

Environmental groups had long fought the project but there was much less opposition to the smaller plant. Commission staff had recommended approval, saying the project’s design had a much smaller environmental footprint.

Garden Grove school board Continued from page 1

nam flags, they chanted “Down!

Down! Down! with Lan!” Six speakers – three attacking Nguyen and three supporting him – addressed the board.

One of his critics accused him of “disgracing the South Vietnamese army” with comments that were “very horrific” for the “younger generation to hear.”

None of the protesters quoted specific comments to support their attacks.

One of his supporters wanted to “thank Lan Nguyen for his dedicated support of the Garden Grove Unified School District” and argued that the rally had more to do with politics than education.

Nguyen is running for re-elec-

tion to the board for Trustee Area 2. Other candidates are Mark Anthony Paredes and Nicole Jaimes.

Also on Tuesday night, the board approved a lighting project for athletic facilities at Los Amigos High School, as well as an agreement with the Westminster Police Department to supply a school resource police officer to serve La Quinta High School and McGarvin Intermediate School, which are located within the boundaries of the GGUSD.

HB city council OK’s plan on contributions Continued from page 1

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to regularly update a list of those who cannot make contributions to campaigns for city government positions.

The council does not currently have paid support staff to ensure that all contributions to candidates are in line with SB 1439.

Kalmick also advised that a study be conducted of how other cities in Orange County prevent ineligible contributions from being made, and that the stipulations of SB 1439 be clearly stated on the city council’s website.

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News&Views Playground opening on Tuesday

SA man is fatally shot in the street

The City of Garden Grove invites the community to attend a dedication event for Garden Grove Park’s new all-inclusive aircraft-themed playground on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m., at 9301 Westminster Ave. The free event will feature a ribboncutting ceremony, themed giveaways, and treats.

The new play area boasts airfield- and space-themed equipment that includes airplane and rocket ship play structures, play chimes, a rocking play feature called the Cruiser, and a merrygo-round, which are ADA accessible.

In addition, the playground serves children with all ranges of abilities and allows them to play together.

Visitors can connect with Garden Grove Park’s history through a QR code placed on playground signage. When scanned, users are taken to a digital archive, detailing the park’s history as an aircraft landing location and flight-training site in the 1940s and ’50s.

Part of a $1.3 million improvement project, Garden Grove Park’s enhancements also include a new large pavilion with built-in barbecues, and dining and preparation tables, and three new picnic shelters with an ADA

A 25-year-old Santa Ana man was fatally shot in Santa Ana early Saturday morning.

According to the SAPD, the incident took place in the area of Warren and Lyon streets. A report of a shooting was made at 2:40 a.m. Arriving officers found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his torso.

Officers rendered medical aid until Orange County Fire Authority firefighter paramedics arrived and transported the man to a local hospital where he was was pronounced dead.

The incident appears to be gangrelated, according to the SAPD. The Orange County Coroner’s Division has identified the victim as Abelino Vigueras. Detectives are attempting to identify and locate any witnesses who can shed light on the incident.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the SAPD Homicide Section on this incident at (714) 245-8390. This case is eligible for the Gang Reward Program.

Continued on page 4

THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE club at Santiago High School in Garden Grove (GGUSD photo)

Santiago HS teacher is honored for leadership Santiago High School Health teacher Shannon Bennett was recognized this week for her leadership in the area of drug and alcohol prevention. During a surprise celebration organized by her students, family, and the Orange County Department of Education, Bennett was presented with the 2022 Linda Kearns Community Prevention Award from the Orange County Substance Abuse Prevention Network.

OCDE Prevention Coordinator Stephan Lambert and Program Specialist Ryan Crowdis recognized Bennett for building one of the strongest and most consistent Friday Night Live Clubs in Orange County. She has served as Club Advisor for 10 years, and has spearheaded powerful efforts that engage young people in substance abuse prevention initiatives.

Our Towns

Bennett’s Friday Night Live Club cheered her on during the celebration which was also attended by her husband and son, nearly a dozen colleagues from OCDE, Santiago Principal Christine Pijl and GGUSD Board of Education Trustee Teri Rocco.

Raising cash for kids

The Women’s Division of the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce will have a luncheon on Thursday. Oct. 20 at SteelCraft, 12900 Euclid St. in Garden Grove at 11:30 a.m.

The division raises money for scholarships for graduating high school seniors from the Garden Grove Unified School District.

Working on more parks NEW PLAYGROUND equipment debuting Tuesday at Garden Grove Park

The second of three public workshops on the Parks Master Plan for the City of Stanton will be held on Friday, Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the council chambers, 7800 Katella Ave. Continued on page 4

New V.P. at Huntington Beach High Todd Voulemenous is the new assistant principal at Huntington Beach High School, where he will focus on student/staff wellness and academic support.

Voulemenous’ bachelor’s degree in business administration and double master’s degrees in education technology and educational leadership, along with his 22 years of educational experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels have equipped him for his new role at Continued on page 4

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Scenes from “Our Towns” Continued from page 3

The Board of Trustees of the Westminster School District is seeking qualified candidates to serve as committee members on the lndependent Citizens’ Oversight Committee for the Measure T Bond program.

Qualified candidates must live within the Westminster School District attendance boundaries. WSD is seeking to fill a vacancy in the”Community at Large” category. Apply at www. wsdk8.us .

Beach from 5-10 p.m.

Tickets are $95, which includes two drinks and $200 in chips. For a game table, the price is $350 for two guests with your name as a sponsor game on a casino game table, along with $200 chips per person.

A sponsorship is $650, which has a table for eight people, two bottles of wine and $200 in chips per person. All participants must be 21 and over. To purchase tickets, visit www. trchb.org .

Bet on this charity

Scary story at library

Oh say can you oversee?

“Boots & Bowties,” a casino fundraiser for the The Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach, will be held on Saturday. Oct. 22 at the Senior Center in Central Park, 18041 Goldenwest St., Huntington

“Library Trick-or-Treat Night” is Thursday, Oct. 27 from 7-8 p.m. at the Central Library (7111 Talbert Ave.) in Huntington Beach. Put on your costume and zombie shuffle over to the Central Library for a safe & fun

evening of trick-or-treating.

Trick-or-treat stations will be set up throughout the main floor of the library. This event is open to the public & registration is not required. Library Trick-or-Treat Night is best

suited for ages 3-12 and their family. Children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult at all times while participating.

Treats are available while supplies last.

New asst. principal at HBHS Continued from page 3

HBHS. While assistant principal at McPherson Magnet School, Voulemenous was awarded Site Leader of the Year by Orange County CUE (Computer Using Educators) for innovative work in 21st century leaders in education.

Todd’s technological pushes continued while at Servite High School where he established the technology program as the director of education technology.

Following this, Voulemenous helped build two STEAM labs at Yorba Middle School, lead-

ing the school to be named a Showcase School for STEAM education and being personally recognized as a national trainer of all new STEAM teachers in the western United States.

New playground Continued from page 3

accessible walkway.

Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones and members of the Garden Grove City Council will be on-hand for the dedication.

For more information, call (714) 741-5200.

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Arts&Living

IS THIS REALLY the actual, final conclusion of the long-lived “Halloween” film saga with Jamie Lee Curtis screaming one last time in “Halloween Ends”? Somehow we tend to doubt it, and so does our critic (Universal Pictures)

Is “Halloween Ends” the Real End? But star Jamie Lee Curtis really “kills it” in this installment

By Jocelyn Noveck AP National Writer OK, so we knew there was going to be an ending. We just didn’t know there’d be, like, six endings.

Honestly, after a while I stopped keeping count of each time I thought “Halloween Ends,” ballyhooed as the final, no-reallywe-mean-it-final installment of the “Halloween” saga that began with John Carpenter’s 1978 classic – or at least for star and producer Jamie Lee Curtis – was finished. Was it when she does this? When he does that? When that other person comes in? In my notebook I kept writing, “It ends with.” But then some other crazy thing happened.

As for whether this kitchen-sink

Movie Review approach to narrative resolution will bother you, well, that depends on what you came for.

Did you want closure in a satisfyingly coherent way? That’s not what you’ll get. Did you want to see Curtis in one more (we think) badass performance as durable Laurie Strode, whom she’s been playing for some 45 years?

You’ll get that. Did you want to see more gore and guts, with a disturbingly creative scene involving a record turntable? You’ll get that, too.

Actually, the turntable – can we repeat that this scene is disturbing? – is rather a concerning metaphor here, because it implies something that may slow down

but never fully stop. And that’s the uneasy feeling we get at the end as we leave Strode, her masked nemesis Michael Myers and the other residents of Haddonfield, Illinois, (a town in which, if we can digress for a second, the real estate values must be in the tank by now given the body count, but somehow people stay?) Can we really trust this will finally be it?

In any case, nobody can seem to quit Haddonfield, least of all Strode, so it is there, once more, that we begin this third installment of the trilogy by David Gordon Green, which was meant to follow directly from the original, ignoring all the intervening sequels and reboots.

In case you missed any, there’s a handy recap from Strode herself, as narrator. But first, we witness

Fair: HHH a harrowing prelude in which another babysitter gets into trouble on Halloween night, this time in 2019 – not a girl but a boy, Corey (Rohan Campbell).

A few hours after his cheerful arrival, the young boy he’s minding is dead and Corey’s being taken away by the authorities.

Was the horrible event an accident or intentional? When we meet Corey again, he is out free but a shadow of his former self.

Strode, meanwhile, has bought a new home, is writing a memoir, and is aiming to move on (but not out, at least not out of Haddonfield.) “It’s been four years since Continued on page 6

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Review of “Halloween” movie Continued from page 5

I last saw my monster,” she tells us. “So here I am, a survivor attempting to share my story and find healing.”

Strode, whom we see typing out her thoughts a la Carrie Bradshaw, spouts a bunch of psycho-babble about individual responsibility to resist evil, which coming from anyone but Curtis would sound utterly absurd –but her resourceful presence has been the main reason to watch this franchise since her first babysitting gigs in 1978.

In any case, theories about finding strength in making peace with one’s fears sound fine, until one is facing a huge masked guy with a bloody carving knife in the kitchen – or so it would seem.

Strode is now living with her granddaughter, Allyson (a lovely Andi Matichak), now a nurse, who tragically lost her parents to the Boogeyman, aka Myers. Allyson also yearns to move on from tragedy (but not from Haddonfield!) and when she meets Corey,

something in the troubled young man strikes a chord.

As the pair grows closer, though, Strode is becoming increasingly concerned by a dark side of Corey that reminds her of … hmm, who could it be?

It’ll come to us.

Speaking of Myers, of course he’s back. We won’t tell you where and how, but no one will be shocked, because it always comes down to the last 20 minutes or so of epic, biblical confrontation between him and Strode. On Halloween.

Obviously.

The only difference this time is whether we can believe that this ending – well, these six endings – are really it. (Wait, is that the reason the film is called “Halloween Ends’’ – as in ends, plural?) There does seem to be some pretty incontrovertible evidence here that someone, and we won’t tell who, would have a hard time returning.

But that turntable is still spinning.

We may be seeing all these people again.

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“Halloween Ends,” a Universal Pictures release, has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America “for bloody horror violence and gore, language throughout and some sexual references.” Running time: 111 minutes. MPAA definition of R: Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Rams rallied Continued from page 8

Panthers on Sunday.

“This game today is another example of (how) you just never know what’s going to happen,” Stafford said. “Our left tackle goes out, and we’ve got to move guys around. Obviously that kind of spurred us in execution, but we’ve got to continue to do more of it. If we can do that more consistently and play off of our defense, who played great again today, that would be nice.”

Allen Robinson caught a TD pass for the Rams (3-3), who overcame two straight ugly defeats and their offensive line’s latest injury setback to spoil Steve Wilks’ debut as the Panthers’ interim head coach.

Los Angeles trailed 10-7 at halftime, but took control in the second half behind its patchwork offensive line. After Skowronek put the Rams ahead and scored his first NFL touchdown in the third quarter with an 18-yard sprint on his first career rushing attempt, Henderson added a 2-yard TD run with 8:15 to play.

“Those are the games that are fun,” said Cooper Kupp, who caught seven passes for 80 yards. “You don’t like how things are going offensively in the first half ... but you really like having a bunch of guys being able to contribute, and seeing other guys succeed and feeling like it was something we did together as a team.”

Donte Jackson returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown for the Panthers (1-5), who have lost three straight.

Christian McCaffrey amassed 158 of Carolina’s 203 total yards, racking up the bestnpercentage of any NFL team.

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High school football crowns to be won Continued from page 8

the league crown.

In the Garden Grove League, two of the three co-leaders – Los Amigos and Santiago, each 2-1 – will clash on Friday at Monsoor Stadium.

Edison’s battle with Fountain Valley used to be – a while back – a struggle for the Sun-

set League title, but no more.

Regardless, there will be a big crowd for this rivalry game on Friday.

And let’s not forget Friday’s Orange League battle between two unbeaten teams – Santa Ana Valley and Western – at Handel Stadium.

Here’s the schedule for this weekend’s area high school football action. Unless otherwise noted, all games are schedule to start at 7 p.m. Game locations, opponents, dates, etc. are subject to change without notice, so call the school.

THURSDAY • La Quinta (2-6, 1-2) at Bolsa Grande (4-4, 1-2) FRIDAY • Westminster (8-0, 1-0) at Laguna Beach (5-3, 1-0).

Segerstrom (1-7, 0-1) at Marina (17, 0-1) at Bill Boswell Stadium.

• Kennedy (1-7, 0-3) at Pacifica (35, 1-2) at Bolsa Stadium.

• Rancho Alamitos (7-1, 2-1) at Loara (3-5, 1-2).

• Fountain Valley (4-4, 0-3) at Edison (7-1, 2-1).

• Huntington Beach (5-3, 1-2) at

Los Alamitos (6-2, 3-0).

• Ocean View (1-7, 0-1) at Godinez Fundamental (1-7, 0-1).

• Costa Mesa (3-5, 1-3) at Orange (6-2, 4-0).

• Santa Ana Valley (7-1, 3-0) at Western (6-1, 2-0) • Anaheim (2-6, 2-1) at Magnolia (2-7, 1-2) • Los Amigos (6-2, 2-1) at Santiago (6-2, 2-1) SATURDAY • Garden Grove (7-1, 1-0) at Katella (3-5, 1-0) at Glover Stadium.

What Dodgers need now Continued from page 8

contemplate and plenty of time to do it during the long offseason.

PITCHING Walker Buehler is expected to miss most and possibly all of the 2023 season after undergoing his second career Tommy John surgery in August.

Starters Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Anderson and Andrew Heaney will become free agents after the World Series ends.

Kershaw, the three-time Cy Young Award winner who turns 35 in March, has indicated he'd like to return to the only team he's ever played for during his 15-year career. He was on a $17 million, one-year deal this season.

Anderson, the All-Star lefthander, had a breakout season in his first year with the Dodgers.

The well-traveled veteran had a 2.57 ERA in 178 2/3 innings.

Signed for $8.5 million before the lockout began, Heaney started the season on an encouraging note but then missed two stretches because of shoulder strains. Making his postseason debut, the left-hander gave up a home run to Trent Grisham in a 2-1 loss to the Padres in Game 3.

Dustin May and Blake Treinen returned from health issues in time to make the division series roster and should be ready for spring training.

The Dodgers figure to part ways with closer Craig Kimbrel, who was demoted from his ninthinning role with two weeks left in the regular season and got left

off the postseason roster.

TREA TURNER Turner becomes a free agent after the World Series ends and would be a sought-after player among what appears to be a strong shortstop class.

He made his second straight All-Star appearance in his first full season with the Dodgers.

After splitting time between Washington and LA last year, Turner hit .298 and finished second in hits behind teammate Freeman with 194. Turner tied for second in at-bats and plate appearances, and tied for third in singles among MLB leaders.

He sprained his right ring finger in the eighth inning of Game 3 against the Padres but started in Game 4.

OUT THE DOOR? David Price has indicated he plans to retire. The 37-year-old left-hander was left off the division series roster after a wrist injury curtailed him in September.

Price, who won the World Series with Boston in 2018, opted out of the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic and was used mostly as a reliever over the last two seasons.

OLD GUARD The Dodgers hold a $16 million team option for 2023 on third baseman Justin Turner, who hit .278 while splitting starts as the designated hitter. He was just 2 for 13 in the NLDS. The 37-year-old is a fan favorite and a well-respected voice in the clubhouse.

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Championships to Be Won Key games for leagues across area For fans of the Garden Grove and Katella high school football teams it’ll be a Saturday night alive at Glover Stadium for what amounts to the championship game of the Big 4 League.

The Knights (3-5 overall and 1-0 in league) will host the Argonauts (7-1, 1-0) in a game in which the winner can do no worse than a tie for the title.

Grove has to be considered the favorite, based on its record and the performance of its star, Malachi Bey. In last week’s 31-23 win over Segerstrom, he rushed for four touchdowns and 270 yards.

He’s averaging 143.4 yards a game and scored 17 touchdowns. The Argos are not one-dimensional, as quarterback Brandon Roth gives Grove a passing threat with 1,171 yards this season.

Katella’s top offensive threat is senior running

This Week in Area Football • USC Trojans (6-1): Bye. • UCLA Bruins (6-0): Saturday at Oregon (5-1) • Los Angeles Rams (3-3): Bye. • Los Angeles Chargers (4-2): Sunday host Seattle (3-3).

Baseball

What’s next for Dodgers?

By Beth Harris AP Sports Writer

MALACHI BEY (28) CARRIES THE LOAD FOR ARGONAUTS Garden Grove can clinch a Big 4 title Saturday with win over Katella back and wide receiver Gabriel Dawson, averaging 51.4 yards a game.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. Glover Stadium is in La Palma Park in Anaheim.

Another “championship” game this weekend is on Friday in the four-team Pac 4 League. Westminster (8-0, 1-0) will visit Laguna Beach (5-3, 1-0).

The Lions are the favorites, led by Jason Pham,

averaging 88.6 yards a game rushing. He’s scored 11 touchdowns and averages 24 yards on punt returns. The Artists have Nick Rogers (86.8 yards a game rushing; 11 TDs scored) and Jackson Rodriguez (78.1 yards receiving, nine TDs and 31 points kicking).

As with the Big 4 situation, Friday’s victor can do no worse than a tie for Continued on page 7

Rams shook off another injury

By Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer

INGLEWOOD (AP) – When left tackle Joseph Noteboom went down with a probable Achilles tendon injury in the second quarter Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams were suddenly down to one

opening day starter on their once-powerful offensive line.

The Rams gathered themselves, pushed ahead on a touchdown drive and eventually beat an opponent with just as many injury problems and even more overall chaos than the beleaguered defend-

ing champions.

Matthew Stafford passed for 253 yards, Darrell Henderson and receiver Ben Skowronek rushed for touchdowns in the second half, and the Rams snapped their twogame skid with a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Continued on page 6

LOS ANGELES (AP) – After all their gaudy statistics during the regular season – 111 wins, Freddie Freeman and Trea Turner powering the offense– the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared on their way to fulfilling manager Dave Roberts' spring prediction of another World Series victory.

Not so fast.

The San Diego Padres squelched those plans, upsetting the Dodgers in four games to win their NL Division Series and providing a stunning end to a historic season in Los Angeles.

“This was a really good team, a really, really good team,” Freeman said.

“October baseball can be brutal and it happened for us.”

Two years removed from winning their World Series championship in the pandemic bubble, the Dodgers have much to Continued on page 7

DAVE ROBERTS Making 2023 plans